ET - Senior Solution Director

HCL Technologies Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Melbourne seeks a Global Technology Director to define and execute the enterprise technology strategy, lead global teams, and ensure secure, scalable operations. You will guide AI/GenAI, cloud, data, and digital engineering initiatives while aligning IT with business goals.

The role requires senior leadership, governance excellence, and stakeholder engagement to optimize technology investments and deliver business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• 15+ years of technology leadership experience.
• 8+ years managing large global technology organizations.
• Experience leading multi-million-dollar transformation programs.
• Industry certifications preferred: TOGAF, ITIL, PMP/Prince2, AWS/Azure/GCP, CISSP/CISM.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise-wide technology vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Lead global technology teams across geographies and business units.
• Ensure secure, scalable technology operations and cost management.
• Drive cloud adoption, AI, automation, and platform engineering initiatives.
• Establish governance frameworks and performance metrics.
• Partner with executives to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Oversee risk, security, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Manage technology budgets, forecasting, and investments.
• Foster innovation and leadership development within the tech organization.
• Engage with customers and partners to drive strategic technology partnerships.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Digital Transformation

AI/GenAI & Automation

Data & Analytics

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

DevOps & Platform Engineering

IT Service Management

Enterprise Applications & Integration

Technology Governance & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Master's degree (MBA/MS) preferred

Job description

The Global Technology Director is responsible for defining and executing the organization's global technology strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring the delivery of innovative, scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions. The role oversees multiple technology domains, aligns IT initiatives with business objectives, manages global technology teams, and ensures operational excellence, governance, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. This position serves as a strategic leader, fostering innovation while optimizing technology investments and business outcomes. The responsibilities are aligned with leadership expectations seen in global technology and transformation roles

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise-wide technology vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Align technology initiatives with business goals and growth objectives.
• Advise executive leadership on emerging technologies and digital opportunities.
• Drive innovation through AI, Cloud, Data, Automation, and Digital Engineering initiatives.

2. Global Delivery & Operations Management

• Lead global technology teams across multiple geographies and business units.
• Ensure reliable, scalable, and secure technology operations.
• Establish governance frameworks, operational KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous service improvement.
• Lead large-scale transformation and modernization programs.
• Promote cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, and platform engineering.
• Drive enterprise architecture standardization and modernization.
• Manage technology budgets, forecasting, and investment planning.
• Optimize technology spending and drive cost efficiencies.
• Lead vendor, partner, and contract management activities.
• Evaluate and implement strategic technology partnerships.

5. Risk, Security & Compliance

• Ensure cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and data privacy adherence.
• Establish technology governance and risk management frameworks.
• Drive audit readiness and compliance with industry standards.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, customers, and external partners.
• Translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Present technology strategies and performance updates to executive leadership and boards.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing global technology teams.
• Establish succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Assess emerging technology trends and their business impact.
• Drive adoption of AI, Generative AI, Automation, Analytics, Cloud, IoT, and Cybersecurity solutions.
• Establish innovation labs, CoEs, and transformation initiatives. Relevant leadership expectations around AI governance, capability building, and scaling innovation are reflected in internal digital leadership guidance

Skill Requirements

Enterprise ArchitectureCloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Digital TransformationAI/GenAI & AutomationData & AnalyticsCybersecurity & Risk ManagementDevOps & Platform EngineeringIT Service Management (ITIL)Enterprise Applications & IntegrationTechnology Governance & Compliance.

Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.Master's degree (MBA/MS) preferred.15+ years of technology leadership experience.8+ years managing large global technology organizations.Experience leading multi-million-dollar transformation programs.Industry certifications preferred:

• TOGAF
• ITIL
• PMP/Prince2
• AWS/Azure/GCP Professional Certifications
• CISSP/CISM (preferred)

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.